About Bsc (hons) Forensic Science in Nottingham Trent University

This forensic science degree is ideal for those with an enquiring mind, a deep interest in science and a curiosity about how and why things happen. You will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observation and the results of laboratory tests.

On this course you will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observations and the results of laboratory analysis.

Studying Forensic Science will enable you to:

• understand crime scene science
• use case studies to highlight the range of approaches required in forensic investigations as well as analytical instruments, microscopy and the English legal system
• find out how the acquisition of crime scene evidence is studied as well as genetic identification.

Why choose this course?

• It is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
• You will be eligible for admission as an Associate Member of the RSC (AMRSC) when you graduate.
• Studying Forensic Science will give you key practical skills. You will take part in crime scene investigation workshops and learn how to process crime scene evidence in the laboratory.
• Your study will follow a crime-scene-to-court approach to forensic analysis.
• You'll have the option to do a 12-month work placement. We are first for the number of Forensic Science students. on year-long work placements (HESA 2018/19).
• You can gain an international perspective on forensics by taking an exchange with our partner University in Canada.

Entry requirements

Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)

Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)

English language requirements

IELTS : 6.5

• With a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE : 62

• With no less than 51 in any component

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Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.

Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure 

• Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
• Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
• Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
• General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.

English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.